Podcast appearances and mentions of mike fry

This week America on the Road proves yet again that there is more to driving than just getting from Point A to Point B in a thoroughly rational but also thoroughly uninvolving crossover SUV. We experienced this firsthand as we road-tested two exceedingly enjoyable sports cars — the legendary Mazda MX-5 Miata and the almost equally legendary Subaru WRX. The 2024 WRX TR trim that Co-Host Chris Teague tested offers improved performance and handling from its rally-inspired chassis and suspension. It features a Brembo braking system with six-piston front and two-piston rear calipers, larger pads and rotors, and a larger brake master cylinder. Suspension enhancements include stiffer springs, revised damping rates, and a retuned steering rack for better control and response. The TR comes with 19-inch satin gray alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza S007 summer tires. Inside, it has Recaro seats with black and gray Ultrasuede, red stitching, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. With its six-speed manual transmission, the 2024 WRX TR is base-priced at $41,655. How does it compare to Teague's GR Corolla? He'll tell us in his report. Across the country, Host Jack Nerad got the chance to test the 2024 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring trim, which received significant updates enhancing performance and comfort. Powered by a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine delivering 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, the MX-5 Miata retains its classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The Sport and Club trims come exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, while the Grand Touring we tested offers either a manual or a six-speed automatic. In addition to Kinematic Posture Control, the Miata now offers a revamped electric power steering system with a new steering rack and software enhancements for smoother steering and better precision. Exterior updates include new LED headlights and taillights and additional color options. Inside, the 2024 Miata features a revised center console, an 8.8-inch infotainment display with added touch functionality, and Mazda's first Alexa integration. But does all this new stuff blunt the winning Miata experience? Nerad will have the answer in this show. In the news this week, Honda has given an in-depth briefing about its upcoming all-new lineup of electric vehicles, and the concepts are startling. We'll give you the details. General Motors has just ditched a major brand name as it does an about-face in its electric vehicle strategy. We'll tell you what brand they are turning their back on and give you our comments. If you are thinking about buying a new car soon, you should be aware that a substantial percentage of buyers are now taking on massive monthly payments when they make a purchase. Will you be one of them? And in the True Crime Files Automotive Edition, there is a new development in the trial of a major figure in the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal. Is there prison in his future? This week, our special guest is Chevrolet bicyclist safety expert Mike Fry. The new Chevy Traverse has a system that is particularly useful in preventing vehicle-bicycle accidents, and we'll talk with him about that and about bicycle safety. We think you'll enjoy the discussion. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don't forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

Guest post by Mike Fry, Security & Cloud Business Unit Director, Logicalis 2023 will always be remembered as the year in which the progress and capability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) truly accelerated - with 2024 likely to build on this progress. Following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, the technology and its various capabilities have moved from a science fiction concept in most people's minds to an everyday reality, and the uptake of it will only increase in the months and years to come. Everyone now has access to sophisticated AI models, and that includes cybercriminals. The financial impact of cyberattacks continues to rise, and having a system that can deal with every sort of threat - including those of the AI-driven variety - is imperative. As we enter this era of widespread AI, companies should be looking at implementing security systems and strategies which also leverage the technology to remain one step ahead. Cyberattacks can take place in different ways, including malware or ransomware attacks, which aim to steal data or hold it for ransom. But how do organisations best rebuff such attacks? There is also a skills gap in the IT industry, which is particularly pronounced in the cybersecurity sector, leading to fatigued and overwhelmed teams trying to tackle more incidents. All this leads to a higher chance that an important Indicator of Compromise (IoC) will be missed, which is where AI comes in. A Helping Hand Integrating AI into security strategies and deploying powerful AI-enhanced threat detection means that technology can bridge some of that gap and reduce the chances of a breach. AI can also automate repetitive tasks for cybersecurity teams, mitigating any fatigue issues and safeguarding the business. However, AI shouldn't be viewed as a replacement for people. By incorporating AI into security defences, organisations can better equip staff to manage risk and help them make better-informed decisions. The technology can proactively combine external data and combine it with internal data to help determine what the next move should be. In all cases, the IT team has the ultimate say in how much and what sort of work the AI does, as well as where it can be most effective. A Faster Response AI can catch connections for threat and risk insight, highlighting potential issues that staff may miss due to turnover, inexperience, or the passage of time. In other words, it finds commonalities to add more context and catch what otherwise may be missed. As AI can read more data than a human is capable of, it can reduce detection and response times, enable deeper and more consistent investigations, and empower analysts to make data-driven decisions when it comes to threats. It can also assist in alert prioritisation, allowing investigations to be conducted thoroughly in a fraction of the time it may otherwise take. For example, IBM has developed a framework which allows analysts to visually depict a timeline of events showing the progression of a threat, resulting in faster and more accurate threat detection or prevention. A Comprehensive End-To-End Tool At any stage of a data breach, AI enables organisations to be better prepared and recover faster. AI security intelligence programmes can deliver an all-encompassing analytics solution on a single platform. This comprehensive suite of solutions means that a business' data will be kept as safe as possible, and the system will continuously improve over its lifespan, learning from previous attacks and allowing companies to reassess and redefine their incident response strategy. Such solutions offer unparalleled flexibility and peace of mind that your business is ready to deal with any threat efficiently, effectively, and promptly - which is the expectation of cybersecurity defence around the world. This is more critical than ever as AI-driven cyberattacks become more commonplace and sophisticated. As well as helping to tackle the rising threat level, deploying AI means t...

Guest Post by Mike Fry, Security & Cloud Business Unit Director, Logicalis 2023 will always be remembered as the year in which the progress and capability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) truly accelerated - with 2024 likely to build on this progress. Following the launch of ChatGPT in late-2022, the technology and its various capabilities have moved from a science fiction concept in most people's minds to an everyday reality and the uptake of it will only increase in the months and years to come. Everyone now has access to sophisticated AI models, and that includes cybercriminals. The financial impact of cyberattacks continues to rise and having a system that can deal with every sort of threat - including those of the AI-driven variety - is imperative. As we enter this era of widespread AI, companies should be looking at implementing security systems and strategies which also leverage the technology to remain one step ahead. Cyberattacks can take place in different ways, including malware or ransomware attacks which aim to steal data or hold it for ransom. But how do organisations best rebuff such attacks? There is also a skills gap in the IT industry which is particularly pronounced in the cybersecurity sector, leading to fatigued and overwhelmed teams trying to tackle more incidents. All this leads to a higher chance that an important Indicator of Compromise (IoC) will be missed, which is where AI comes in. A Helping Hand Integrating AI into security strategies and deploying powerful AI-enhanced threat detection means that technology can bridge some of that gap and reduce the chances of a breach. AI can also automate repetitive tasks for cybersecurity teams, mitigating any fatigue issues and safeguarding the business. However, AI shouldn't be viewed as a replacement for people. By incorporating AI into security defences, organisations can better equip staff to manage risk and help them make better-informed decisions. The technology can proactively combine external data and combine it with internal data to help determine what the next move should be. In all cases, the IT team has the ultimate say in how much and what sort of work the AI does, as well as where it can be most effective. A Faster Response AI can catch connections for threat and risk insight, highlighting potential issues that staff may miss due to turnover, inexperience, or the passage of time. In other words, it finds commonalities to add more context and catch what otherwise may be missed. As AI can read more data than a human is capable of, it can reduce detection and response times, enable deeper and more consistent investigations, and empower analysts to make data-driven decisions when it comes to threats. It can also assist in alert prioritisation, allowing investigations to be conducted thoroughly in a fraction of the time it may otherwise take. For example, IBM has developed a framework which allows analysts to visually depict a timeline of events showing the progression of a threat, resulting in faster and more accurate threat detection or prevention. A Comprehensive End-To-End Tool At any stage of a data breach, AI enables organisations to be better prepared and recover faster. AI security intelligence programmes can deliver an all-encompassing analytics solution on a single platform. This comprehensive suite of solutions means that a business' data will be kept as safe as possible, and the system will continuously improve over its lifespan, learning from previous attacks and allowing companies to reassess and redefine their incident response strategy. Such solutions offer an unparalleled flexibility and peace of mind that your business is ready to deal with any threat efficiently, effectively, and promptly - which is the expectation of cybersecurity defence around the world. This is more critical than ever as AI-driven cyberattacks become more commonplace and sophisticated. As well as helping to tackle the rising threat level, deploying AI means th...

Host Sue Stockdale talks to Sports 2000 drivers Mike Fry, Ross Hyett, Nick Hyett and Chris Snowdon, all members of the team L'Equipe Rosbif who competed in a 24-hour endurance race (Les 2 Tours d'Horloge) the only 24-hour endurance race dedicated to historic racing cars, held at the Paul Ricard circuit, France in November 2021.The team explain how they prepared for the race, and how they organised the driving stints during the race, as well as recalling some of the challenges they faced during the 24-hour period.Les 2 Tours d'Horloge 2022 race details: https://vdev.fr/en/event-v-de-v/les-2-tours-dhorloge-2022/ Leave your feedback about the podcast https://sports2000.co.uk/podcasts/The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features four championships - Duratecs, Pintos, Historic Pintos and Mini Enduro. Find out more at www.sports2000.co.uk or on social mediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/srcc_sports2000/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sports-2000-Championships-327158720703344Twitter https://twitter.com/SportsCarChamp Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra (he/him)Producer: Sue Stockdale (she/her)

Brian and I first talked on episode back in 2019 and we've connected again to recap the current state of the jump rope world. In case you missed the first episode, Brian is a very accomplished 16-time world champion who also co-founded the American Jump Rope Federation.We cover a wide range of topics, including the process to host a virtual national tournament, the two most undervalued techniques in jump rope right now, physiologic changes during very long speed step runs, new competition formats that could foster growth in the sport, limitations and growth during the pandemic, defining what “new” jump rope skills are, and a whole lot more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's a lifestyle and that's not going to change because we genuinely enjoy it. This has nothing to do with the numbers on the scales, this has nothing to do with the amount of adipose on my body... This makes me feel like me." — Deana "Jump Rope Gal"I've known Deana (AKA Jump Rope Gal) for a few years now. You can find her on YouTube and Instagram. She's been on the podcast before, episode 36 with her "jump rope band" Mel and Kyle. If you dig this episode, you'll likely dig that one too.Today we get into so many topics that all revolve around being the most authentic version of yourself. We discuss why Deana doesn't prefer the term "fitness," identifying unspoken assumptions when making decisions, defining discipline and how it relates to jump rope, things to know as a beginner, and a lot more. Deana definitely delivers a big dose of positivity in this episode, so if you've been stuck lately for any reason you'll really enjoy what Deana has to say.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, 

"I don't believe anyone can be held down if they allow themselves to push hard enough. I see [competitive jump rope] and I know it's possible, so the next step is figuring out how to start." - Grim LeaperGrim Leaper and I have known each other for several years now (before the pandemic even!), and we've have loads of incredible conversations about jump rope, the sport, speed training, freestyle, etc. We also tend to heckle each other a bunch, which is hilarious and always makes me laugh. As a heads up, there's lots of profanity in today's episode haha so consider yourself warned.Grim and I chat about loads of topics, including his journey from recreational to competitive jumper, how to get yourself moving when you have low motivation, performance enhancement compounds in sports, being open to all styles of jumping, specialization in the sport of jump rope, a huge section dedicated to speed step training and how to start, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman

"One of the things that I took back to the team was making sure that you're not overtraining your athletes, and developing a rotation to ensure we're developing enough physical fitness training without using a rope." - Carly SimpsonCarly Simpson and Chris Brown are world champion jumpers and hosts of The Rope Wrap podcast. We completely get into the weeds with competitive jump rope culture in this episode, and it's awesome! If you're not a competitive jump rope coach or jumper, you'll still dig it, but know that we bring up a bunch of references here.We get into so many detailed subjects about competitive teams and international organizations, including creating pathways for new jumpers to get involved with the sport, the history of international competition rules and their influence on how athletes participate in the sport, how to structure competitive team training to avoid athlete burnout, and how to progress the sport.We also chat about some lighter things too like favorite performances, choreographing all of the routines in the Disney movie "Jump In!," learning the push up pull through for the first time, training for world championships, and more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

It was a great week, as we had the whole gang from the executive team, Angie Peters, John Peters, Mike Fry, and Vince Ream, on hand giving a recap of Sunday's teaching and providing you with an expanded view of the topic of being devoted in the next level of glory.A key question to take away and be communing with Holy Spirit over was, "What does it look like to steward the next level of glory?"Have questions or thoughts? Email us or send a DM on Facebook or Instagram.

"And everybody [on the All Star team] was just so pumped about it! Talk about just meshing together with people... it was so fun!" — Kelsy Moe PorterKelsy Moe Porter is a world champion jumper, coach of the Summerwind Skippers competitive jump rope team, and one of the inaugural All Star team members. We dig into loads of competitive jump rope culture in this episode. Everyone will be able to take away some great wisdom from our chat, and especially current competitive team coaches, as well as athletes. We talk about the "Golden Age" of competition, the very first All Star team, performing on America's Got Talent, training to win a world championship, keeping athletes engaged during the pandemic, the making of Lee Reisig's Jumptown, and so much more! You do NOT want to miss the show notes for this episode - they are packed full of videos that we reference during our conversation. You can check that out over at natekg.com. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson,

"Once your imagination gets triggered, it's hard to stop it. You're going to attempt to push yourself to see how far you can go." — Chito InesChito Ines is a PJRA Athlete Council Member, Rush Athlete, and all around awesome dude. Chito and I connected online  during the pandemic, and since then we've become great friends. We discuss Chito's journey and I know it will really resonate with everyone, but especially newer jumpers who are learning about the community.We cover a lot of territory, including how Chito lost 40+ pounds jumping, why basic skills have always been a staple throughout Chito's journey, how having fun is the unlock for staying consistent, the top tips that beginners should know, the skill that frustrated Chito the most, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"When I jump rope, I feel like I'm in a different country. I'm not thinking about my stress, I'm not thinking about anything that's going on in my life. [...] I feel good for that amount of time!" — Bernadette HenryThis is a powerhouse episode with the legend Bernadette Henry, founder of Make It Fun NYC! We cover how she got to perform on the Dr. Oz show, the right way to start jumping safely as a beginner, how jumping improves self esteem, Bernadette's acronym for JUMP - the journey of the Underdog Making Progress - and what it means to her, the benefits of jumping for busy moms, and so much more. Everyone can take something away from our conversation, and it's especially great for new jumpers or someone thinking about starting to jump rope.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Technique is something very important that you should focus on from the very beginning. Because when you start with bad technique and your coach is not giving you the right advice, you keep the bad technique and that will have an impact on your muscles, joints, bones, wrists... and you don't want to injure yourself." - Sebastian DeegSebastian Deeg has been jumping for over two decades and was one of the first jumpers I found when I started jumping. As you'll hear about in our chat, I used to re-watch his videos frame by frame, over and over and over. Please do yourself a massive favor and check out the videos that are linked in the show notes for this episode - you will NOT want to miss them!We discuss so many different topics, including advice for beginner recreational jumpers, thoughts on leaving competition and becoming a "former" competitive jumper, the importance of being patient and working on fundamentals, what it takes to be an elite jump rope athlete, and loads more.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson,

"Don't hasten things just because you want to unlock [a new skill] today. You have to learn the biomechanics needed, and then eventually everything will follow." - Francis FerarenFrancis Feraren is a registered Physical Therapist and an avid recreational jumper. We originally connected on a live I was doing where Francis was sharing some thoughts on injuries, and I knew I wanted to bring that great information to the podcast. So that's exactly what we did! We discuss loads of different subjects, starting with healing from ankle sprains, flat footedness, shins splints, and jumpers knee (yes, we cover some major territory on injuries), we chat about how Francis structures his training sessions, what drives Francis to keep improving, learning patience from jump rope, and a bunch more! Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"There was always a thought that I wanted to retire, [but] there is always a reason that pulls me back into jump rope." - PakhungPakhung is a world champion jumper, the founder of Ultra Jump Rope, and an all-around great guy. If you haven't seen Pak jump, you need to go check out his jumping on Instagram. We originally connected over Instagram and had an immediate in-depth conversation about all things competitive jump rope, so we've brought a lot of that to today's show. We talk about competitive speed step training, changing jump rope goals during Covid-times, Pak's program he's building for recreational jumpers, the intense demands of being a competitive jumper, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's hard enough to keep me interested, but accessible enough not to put me off" - BavBav is back for round 2! We previously did an impromptu live on Instagram that I posted here because it was that good (it's episode 63 if you want to check it out). In this episode we start off by jumping into the deep end of a discussion about how to use social media effectively, and why burnout happens for people focused on creating a lot of content. We chat about a lot more topics too, including how to reframe misses, how engineering, programming and jump rope are similar, building confidence by jumping rope, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The sky is not really the limit, the sky is the beginning with jump rope!" - Jude CoeI've been connected with Jude Coe aka Jump Rope Veteran for around a year now and I've been watching him consistently put out very thoughtful, objective videos about jump rope over on his YouTube channel. It was about time we had a formal chat, and boy did he deliver! We talk about so many different subjects in this episode, including the top things to know as a beginner jump roper, why Jude is so passionate about making objective videos, regression analysis of heart rate, how jump rope helps self-esteem, and so much more.Do not miss the selected links on this one because the books and references are most likely going to be life changing. Specifically make sure to check out the Desiderata poem. If you're looking for a swift hit of positivity and calm, that'll do the trick. Also make sure to checkout his YouTube page @JumpRopeVeteran because there's a bunch of great videos over there, including his podcast where he also talks with jumpers.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

"It's not how much you do, it's what you do during your training" - Luke BoonLuke Boon is one of the most decorated jump rope athletes in the history of the sport. He's a world record holder, a 28-time world champion, and he coaches youth, adults and other elite competitive jumpers through his company Jump Force International. Luke has a wealth of knowledge and I know there will be several unlocks for you during this episode.We talk about so many great subjects, including how to train freestyle at world class level, how to count your own triple under reps correctly, how and why Luke takes notes for all things jump rope, the importance of mental benchmarks on your speed scores, and a whole lot more. This entire episode is jam packed with awesomeness, but my favorite part is when we discuss speed training towards the second half of the episode. Luke trained new youth jumpers to reach a 30 second speed score of 87 in only 9 weeks. That blew my mind, and you absolutely do not want to miss how he achieved that incredible accomplishment.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

“Trying something new terrifies me. It's just that some people are better at handling that [fear], and the reason people are better at handling that is because they've done it more” —LJ LaVecchiaToday we are going to hear from LJ LaVecchia, a competitive jumper and world champion many times over. We talk about a lot of different subjects, including how to approach the sport differently by adjusting the competition format, how LJ has broken ones by doing simple skills, the mindset it takes to become a world champion, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

 This episode of the podcast is a little bit different than others. A while back I did a random Instagram live and my friend Bav jumped on the live. The intention was just to chit chat, but we went deep and ended up recording an entire podcast episode! Keep in mind that this is a very raw conversation, meaning the audio isn't the sharpest, but everything still comes through. We talk about so many different topics, but the real highlight of our conversation is staying authentic online and avoiding the pitfalls of social media by being very real with yourself. It's all jump rope related, but a little deeper than just that.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"It's ok to make mistakes, and it's also ok to share those failures!" - Ervin ConcepcionErvin Concepcion started jumping during the beginning of lockdown in 2020, and since then has learned a tremendous amount of skills and even started selling jump ropes to his community in the Philippines. Also this guy has dislocated his shoulder more times than anyone I know and he has a really hilarious way of explaining these injuries, which we get into during the podcast. We also talk about how competitive sports help teach optimism, how to approach selling jump ropes, Ervin's process learning to jump rope, Ervin's history playing competitive tennis, and a bunch more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

Let's start 2021 better than last year!On this episode we'll go through three topics I'm focusing on: Consistency, Mental Wellbeing & What Is Jump Rope?You'll hear from a lot of folks on these topics:Dec McCarthyMike FryStewart IsaacsChad GonzalezDon MichaelThe Jump Rope DudesJohnjo RigueraCarla FranziniThe San Francisco Band - Mel, Kyle & DeanaJuli CampDustin GlassPlease enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You don't just have to focus on the physical aspect of jump rope. It's an extremely mental sport as well!" - Dylan PlummerDylan Plummer is is a decorated competitive jump rope athlete, and one of the original jumpers who used to post to YouTube over a decade ago. Dylan and I originally met digitally during those YouTube days, but this is actually the first full conversation we've had! And we go very deep on this one. We start out discussing his computer science profession and how he's using machine learning in the biology field (which is extremely interesting), and then we move into more jump rope focused topics such as the accessibility of information in our sport, how the impossible becomes possible, whether or not older jumpers over 20 can be faster than youth, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"I live by the code, 'Ever try, ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.'" - LA Sarmiento(This original quote is attributed to Samuel Beckett)LA Sarmiento is a jumper in the Philippines and previous student of mine. I've spent a good amount of time coaching LA, but this is the first time we really had a long chat, and boy did he deliver! We dive deep into a lot of topics, including how LA has managed his asthma with sports, his experience with competitive tennis and how that has influenced his jumping, why trial and error is foundational to both jump rope and programming, maintaining an optimistic mindset, and a bunch more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"If they can do it, why can't I?" - Sharina IsabelOn this episode I speak with Sharina Isabel . I've watched Sharina's progress for a while and have been impressed by her strength as a jumper! This is the first conversation we've had, and we really dug into all points of her journey, really focusing on how to build confidence. If confidence has been a journey for you, you'll really dig Sharina's insights and perspective. We also chat about jumping solo versus with others, the similarities between architecture and jump rope, feeling nervous when going to a gym for the first time, and a lot more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“The biggest thing is having a plan. [..]If [the kids] know what they're shooting for, now they have a purpose to learn [jump rope skills]!” - Nick WoodardKaylee and Nick are back on the podcast and they absolutely delivered. If you haven't heard our first conversation, you should definitely go check that out. And just as a quick reminder, Kaylee and Nick are both world champions many times over, Kaylee has been jumping for 22 years has a degree in Kinesiology, a masters in Exercise Science, and a PhD in Motor Behavior & Sport Psychology. Nick has been jumping for over 26 years and has earned 4 Double Dutch context world titles, 5 national championship titles, and 14 world championship titles. He's travelled to 30 US states and has been to 16 countries across 5 continents.Today we talk about the growth of recreational jump rope, how becoming an Olympic sport will help jump rope, maintaining our core values as the sport grows, how to stay motivated when jumping by yourself, and a whole lot more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

"[My client] told me I saved her life with jump rope. As an architect and an engineer, I never had that from a client." - Max BennasarMax Bennasar is a jump rope coach in Panama, and we have become friends over the last few years via the Instagram community. We've talked a lot through DM, but this is first time we had a chance to sit down and really go through Max's history with jump rope. He is doing a phenomenal job coaching Primal Jump Rope at his gym, and we dig into so many topics, including what Primal Jump Rope workouts are, how Max started jumping when he was six years old and how his skills evolved throughout his life, why Max entered a rowing competition, a few of the ways jump rope can strengthen the mind, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The piece that people miss is that they have the power to create their experience on social media. It's not just happening to you." - Nate K-GThis episode is another Q&A where I have my great friend Malini Majithia host and moderate all of the questions that were asked via Instagram. You all asked me some really awesome questions, and I answered with a LOT of detail. I think you'll really dig not only the educational information I provide, but also the hilarious banter between Malini and I. This is a packed episode where I chat about how to get the right nutrition, avoiding shin splints and why you get them in the first place, the size of my calves, how to be analytical, wholesome jump rope community moments, and a bunch more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You can't rely on feeling good to do things. You have to rely on the practice of just doing something consistently all the time." - Dan WitmerOn this episode I talk with the legendary Jump Rope Dudes, Dan Witmer and Brandon Epstein. These two need no introduction, as they have built a platform delivering jump rope information to hundreds of thousands of people and have brought an incredibly large amount of folks into the jump rope world. Dan and Brandon use jump rope to not only better themselves, but also to impact others and help create lasting positive physical and mental change for so many. We dive into a bunch of different topics about their journey with jump rope, including how both dudes lost a lot of weight with jump rope, the importance of consistency and the Stackin' Bricks philosophy, a discussion on Mental Fitness Training, some of the dudes most fulfilling moments, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Ma

“Being a good coach is not having a big ego, it's knowing that everybody has something to offer and can teach you something valuable.” - Dave NewmanOn this episode I talk with the owner and founder of Rx Smart Gear, Dave Newman. People ask me all the time where my relationship with Rx Smart Gear began, and this conversation will explain that - it's all about the philosophy Dave has created and continues to bring to fitness and the jump rope world. Dave has been and continues to be one of the greatest mentors I've had , both within jump rope and in other realms of life. I have a long history with Dave, and I'm really pumped to bring some of that to you with this conversation. For anyone that is new to jumping, we cover rope sizing and how to view jump rope IN DETAIL. For those that are more experienced or are competitors, you'll really like the way Dave breaks down the craft of jump rope and how he explains it. We get into other topics, such as how to use a jump rope for boxing, overcoming a sedentary lifestyle, how Dave started selling his ropes, and how Dave created his coaching methodology.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

“You are a role model, whether you want to be or not.” - Kaylee WoodardKaylee and Nick are both world champions many times over. Here's just a few of their accomplishments: Kaylee has been jumping for over 22 years and in that time has earned many national and international titles, has performed for Cirque de Soleil, Cirque Dream and Saltare, has a degree in Kinesiology, a masters in Exercise Science, and a PhD in Motor Behavior & Sport Psychology. Nick has been jumping for over 26 years. He's earned 4 Double Dutch context world titles, 5 national championship titles, and 14 world championship titles. He's travelled to 30 US states and has been to 16 countries across 5 continents. I could probably fill an entire podcast episode simply on the accolades of these two jumpers! But instead I asked them about many of those accolades, discussing things such as the history of jump rope, the best methods for growth of our sport, the importance of biomechanics and training like an athlete, how these two met and ultimately got married, and a whole lot more. You do not want to miss this one!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

“Fitness is a lifestyle, not a permanent destination.” — Noel AgraLately I have been getting to know a lot of the jumpers from the Philippines, and I quickly came to learn about Noel Agra as he is the President of the Philippine Jump Rope Association. We dig into so much good stuff on this episode, including how the PJRA was formed, Noel's background as a chef working at some very prestigious restaurants across the globe, how to cultivate an optimistic mindset by running into obstacles, growing and adapting your fitness strategies over time, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Everyone feeds off the energy or the visual inspiration that they gather from their immediate network.” — Don MichaelI've known about Don Michael (aka Happyfingers) for a while now, but we hadn't actually spoken until a few weeks ago when we did an instagram live call together where he actually interviewed me. I knew right away that Don was all about the jump rope community and had some great perspective to share. So, now it's my turn to interview him! We dive into loads of subjects, including social media literacy and how jumpers can use the digital world their advantage, growth in the jump rope community, how Don's artistic talents have influenced his jumping, why Don lost motivation to jump and how he got back to being consistent, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Any trick you can land on your feet, just do that and land in a Frog instead.” —Seth IngramSeth Ingram is not only a world champion jump roper, but he is in the top tier of talented jumpers. He is among the group of jumpers that are continually redefining what is physically possible with a jump rope. Please do yourself a favor and go check out his instagram page if you haven't already. He has some wild stuff there! In our chat we discuss Seth's history with other sports, the mentality of always bettering yourself, tips on learning the Moneymaker, the mindset for performances vs. competitions, the vibe of international jump rope competitions, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“It's not about the Olympics, its about getting people into the sport.” —Emma TrumbleEmma Trumble is a long time competitive jumper who is very active in the sport. We've chatted through instagram for quite a while now, and we always have thoughtful discussions about all things jump rope related. Emma delivers the same great perspective and interesting topics in our discussion today. We go over a lot of topics, including attending team practices that are 1.5 hours away from home, the magic of having a double dutch team that is in sync, thoughts on the Olypmics and competition structure, the progression of youth jumpers, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“I just thought it was this really niche thing where I was the only one jump roping—but no! It's this big awesome community.” —Alysia MattsonAlysia Mattson has an interesting and serendipitous history with jumping, and has taken the full leap into the jump rope community. She has learned a tremendous amount of skills in a short period of time, accepting that she is now fully obsessed with jump rope. We chat about many things, including Alysia's history with dance and how that has influenced her jumping, how to own your misses when jumping, how to develop consistent training for handstands and jump rope, ambassadorship within the jump rope space, and much more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Know why you're doing it. Don't do it for the attention of others.” —Chad GonzalesOn this episode I talk with Chad Gonzales. Chad has been jumping for a long time now, and he easily one of the most consistently versatile jumpers I know. He uses just about every single jump rope style for every purpose - whether thats a brutal endurance workout, a freestyle skill training session, a hybrid strength program, or really anything else. Chad has some solid perspective and shares a lot about how to make time for jump rope, how to handle being made fun of for jumping, ways to change up your workouts and integrate all styles of jumping, how to use social media for connection, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Jump rope is a therapeutic version of expression in a lot of different ways.”  —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I would highly recommend going back and listening to both part 1 and 2 if you haven't already, because the knowledge bombs are unending.We round out our chat with a discussion of Stewart's academic pursuits, looking forward to sustainable ways to boost engagement and accessibility in the sport, the potential threat of not having more open discussions about possible abuse within our primarily youth sport, what jump rope has taught Stewart, and more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“Jump rope is a part of it, yes. But at the end of the day, it's a convening of people, making them feel like a part of something greater.” —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I'll be splitting up our chat into three parts, with this being the first.In this part of our chat we continue to dig through speed training, Stewart explains why performing is such a vital part of being a competitive jumper, we look at why the Stanford college jump rope team was so successful, and a lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“It takes a lot consistent and hard effort to make the progress you want. But when you do it, it pays out.” —Stewart Isaacs Stewart Isaacs is one of the top tier world champion jumpers, with a massive amount of experience in the sport. In addition to jump rope, he's also pursuing a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Needless to say, Stewart brings a lot of great perspective to table. So much so, that we recorded over 3 hours of conversation! I'll be splitting up our chat into three parts, with this being the first.In this portion of our chat, we really dig into a lot of speed training detail, discussing how to make speed training more enjoyable, why most younger jumpers actually like speed training despite the difficulty, and some methods to get more out of your training without having significant mental fatigue.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“There's so many levels—it makes you want to work towards the next one, and the next one, and the next one. It's very rewarding.” —Juli CampIn this episode I have a chat with Juli Camp. I've been following Juli's progress through instagram fo some time, and I'm really glad we were able to connect and hear about her jump rope story. Juli really delivered a lot of great perspective on the process of learning to jump and how to set correct expectations for yourself. We discuss so many important lessons, like building confidence through jump rope, how to begin jumping, how to modify your jumping workouts as you progress, viewing mistakes and misses positively, finding educational information for jump rope, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Ever since I've started jumping rope, I feel sharper in my movements." —Dustin GlassIn this episode I have a chat with Dustin Glass (@dustinlglass). This is a bit of power house episode as Dustin and I discussed a huge variety of different topics. You'll soon find out that Dustin is a super humble and hilarious guy, and Though not all of our stories are directly jump rope related, they all tie into his jump rope and fitness journey. We chat about maintaining motivation when you hit skill blocks, who should be creating jump rope tutorials, restructuring training to keep it fun, and how to minimize cognitive load to maximize fitness goals.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“That's what I love, just seeing people learn new things. Especially when they're put in all of that effort and see it pay off.” —Declan McCarthyOn this episode I talk with my good friend Declan McCarthy. We recorded this episode on Dec's anniversary of jumping everyday for three years. Obviously this guy knows a thing or two about consistency. Dec was one of the first people on the podcast, and we really dig into everything that has happened in the last year or so since we last spoke here. Spoiler: he's done a lot, and has a lot of valuable things to say about training and long term motivation. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"If I was still on the treadmill, I'd be just as big. Jump rope has saved me. It really has."  - Zev BlumIn this episode I have a chat with Zev Blum. Zev has been jumping for about 2 years and is a very active member of the jump rope community on Instagram. He originally picked up the jump rope to lose weight, and has since lost around 90 pounds. He definitely has put in the work over the years, and we discuss a lot of different topics including weight loss, being obsessed with jump rope, an important distinction about consistency, visualizing success, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"The very first time i tried it, I couldnt get it. I actually threw away my rope. Jump-rope is not for me." -Tan NimTan Nim and I have had the chance to jump before, but this is first time we've really had a full conversation. Tan is putting in some serious work as fitness trainer, and we cover a lot of topics including some of his clients that have lost a significant amount of weight, whether or not you need to be coordinated to jump rope, using rest to get farther with your skills, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"You can take the same idea of working out and learning tangible skills, and apply those to soft skills as well." - Nate K-GThis episode is different than usual. Billy Jones invited me onto his podcast Rock Bottom to be interviewed about jump rope and a wide variety of other topics, and was kind enough to let me share his recording on this show. While we do discuss working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is largely focused on skill acquisition throughout life and topics other than fitness. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"Jumprope is a personal challenge, you can't blame anyone but yourself... You just gotta get better." - Kyle EsguerraToday I talk with Deana Kyle and Mel from San Francisco. These three are new jump rope unit, or ‘Band' as they call themselves. I've had the pleasure of jumping with all three of them at different times and I knew I would have to have them on the podcast. This is the first time I've done a group podcast, so there are a few scratches and cyber wind here and there, but I can assure that these brought some solid hilarity and perspective to the show. We talk about so much, including how each person started jumping, how they all found each other, where jump rope has taken them, and much more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“As an engineer, I like to break things down into pieces. You can do the same thing with jump rope skills." - Carla Regina FranziniCarla Regina Franzini (@carla_com_corda). Carla has been jumping for many, many years, exploring many of the benefits jump rope has to offer. In this episode we talk about the beginning of her jump rope journey, what it felt like to complete her first cross, the similarities between engineering and jump rope, Carla's goals with jump rope, the lessons learned from jump rope, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

"When I was a younger jumper I would always work on the most difficult skills. And now I'm focused on choreography or character or working on my business." —Lee ReisigOn this episode I bring Lee Reisig back on the show to chat about a lot of very specific jump rope skills, history, performance experiences and a lot more. This is our third podcast together, and if you haven't heard the others, I would highly recommend checking those out because we reference a few parts of our previous discussions. This is also part 2 of a 2-hour conversation. Just a heads up that we do pick up in the middle of the discussion. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

That's a great way to think about [jump rope], just legos but with activity.”  —Lee ReisigOn this episode I bring Lee Reisig back on the show to chat about a lot of very specific jump rope skills, tips, coaching thoughts and a lot more. If you haven't heard our first podcast, I would highly recommend checking it out because we reference a few parts of our previous discussion. We also talked for a full two hours, so I've decided to cut it up into two separate episodes. This is part 1 of our chat, and part 2 will be on the following podcast. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“I'm experiencing so much joy from this, I want to give other people the same experience I have. Why not inspire as many people with it as I possibly can?”  —Geraldo AlkenGeraldo Alken is probably one of the fastest growing jumpers I've seen, and after a brief phone call offline I knew I wanted to have him on the podcast. In addition to jump rope skill, Geraldo has a huge amount of business and marketing knowledge. And that is the focus of this show because I know a lot of jumpers selling either ropes or coaching services who can directly benefit from what he has to say. If you're not into business, don't worry because we still cover a lot of Geraldo's history and mission with jump rope. And if you are a jumper that has a business, get ready because this episode has a lot of tangible action steps you can use.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongs

"Anything I can think about creatively, I can do it with a jump rope.” —Lee ReisigIn this episode I talk with jump rope legend Lee Reisig. This was an amazing podcast for me because Lee was one of the first jumpers I looked up to, and I have only increased my respect and admiration over the years for both his technical skills and overall jump rope knowledge. Lee's been jumping for a total of 28 years—11 years in Montana with Rocky Mountain Ropers, 10 years in Idaho with Summerwind Skippers, then the last 7 years has been with Flight Crew Jump Rope. Flight Crew is a performance jump rope team that Lee founded and currently owns. Lee's first introduction to jump rope was a performance by the competitive team Pro-form Airborne. Funny enough, Lee wasn't very interested injmping, but this performance inspired his mom to want to start a team. Lee ultimately got hooked on jumping after he saw his first staff show. Since then, he's become quite a decorated athlete. He's an 8-Time FISAC medalist, he holds 9 Grand National Championships, 3 World Jump Rope Titles, he's a 2-time semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, he ranked 5th place on America's Best Dance Crew season 5, and has 10 years of professional performance experience including Cirque Dreams, Cirque du Soleil, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Theme Parks and Sea World. He's also the inventor of the Jumphabet, which is the main focus of this episode. In short, the Jumphabet is a dictionary, naming system and sequence builder for every jump rope skill that exists. It's absolutely incredible, and I would highly recommend heading over to the show notes at natekg.com because I have PDF's linked there of Lee's original work that you can download. We go deep into jump rope theory on this one, so buckle up and please enjoy my conversation with Lee Reisig.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, 

“Jump rope has taught me that if you want to do anything in life, an important factor is to make sure you enjoy it.”  —Bobby WilliamsBobby Williams and I have known each other for over year, and had the opportunity to meet and jump when he visited Southern California in June of 2019. Even though we've known each for a while, this was the first time we really sat down and discussed Bobby's story with jump rope. We get into a lot of different topics, including getting stronger over time, how Bobby structures his workouts, how to find the style of fitness that matches you, and a whole lot more.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

In this episode, Kevin and Steph take you behind-the-scenes of their podcast and answer your questions. Why did you start a podcast? Who is your dream guest? Is Stephanie really THAT cool in real-life? They also have their first guest caller on the podcast, Mike Fry, who shares a story that makes Kevin “cry-laughing”.

In this episode, Collin and Jake sit with Mike Fry, founder of Deepwater Subsea. We discuss unconventional marketing, the entrepreneurial journey, and how Deepwater Subsea specializes in subsea operational support, compliance verification, and real-time monitoring. Thank you to our sponsor Tasq.  Tasq is a holistic optimization platform that seeks to improve production operations in the oil and gas industry. Leveraging the power of machine learning, Tasq connects all failure types to the assignment of work across all roles. Reach out to them directly.

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Usually I interview a guest on the show, but this episode is a little bit different. At the time this episode is being published, it is the beginning of 2020, and I figured what better way to start the year than by doing a quick review of lessons learned in 2019. So, I have put together 6 different clips from a few of the past interviews, including:Mike FrySusahnn Valente-OlsenDevin MeekChari HawkinsMichelle FongsonSonny SmithPlease enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Jump rope was the first activity I had as a notable creative outlet. Whenever I've been creative in other domains […] or publish my own work, I've always had that model in my mind.” — Billy Wildi Billy Wildi (IG: @BilltWildi, YT: @BillytWildi) is a long-time jumper, from the UK. I've technically known Billy digitally for over 10 years, as we both used to create and post jump rope videos on YouTube when we were first learning our skills. We haven't ever chatted over the phone before, so this was an extra fun conversation, getting to discuss “the old days” with somebody who shared a decent portion of that time with me. We chat about so much in this episode, including the early youtube network of jumpers, changes in training over the years, Billy's favorite skills, frustrations with jump rope, and a bunch more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“When people say to me, ‘Why do you jump rope? Why do you play so many sports?' […] My answer is very simple. It is because I can.” — Malini Majithia Malini Majithia (IG: @jumpingmalini) is a London-based jumper who leverages her systems-oriented mind to learn jump rope skills effectively. The topics are wide-ranging in this episode, and include Malini's training regimen for the London marathon, the long-term benefits of a disciplined approach to jump rope, building intuition for new jump rope skills, the difference between an athlete and a coach, training skills on both sides of the body, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“You may be stuck for a while, but the one thing you can control is, ‘I'm going to show up today and I'm going to put in the work.' And the results will take care of themselves.” — Mike Fry Mike Fry (IG: @letsjumpla) is a world champion competitive jump roper and full time jump rope coach in Los Angeles. If you haven't already heard our first conversation, I would highly recommend checking out episode 7 of the podcast. This discussion is a little bit shorter than the others, but still covers great topics, such as the value of consistency, success as a coach, Mike's thoughts on being a dad, and more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“The creation of your routine is a puzzle and you can't jam pieces in where they don't fit.” — Brian Hsu Brian Hsu (IG: @shoe_b) is a 16-time world champion, with many other competitive awards and accolades behind his name. In addition to his competitive experience, Brian is also the co-founder of the American Jump Rope Federation. Brian has an incredible amount of experience with some of the top-level teams in the sport, and he brings a lot of great stories and learnings to our conversation. This discussion includes competitive freestyle routine scoring, favorite skills and stunts, how to create leadership on jump rope teams, bridging the knowledge gap in jump rope, and a whole lot more! Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“When you really don't put your worth on how you do but instead on how you respond to how you do… Wow! Think about how much more fun everything is!”— Chari HawkinsChari Hawkins (IG: @_charihawkins) is a Team USA Heptathlete competing on an international level. As she describes during our conversation, Rachel's drive to pick up a rope really started with utility. Chari uses jump rope for her training, but she's primarily focused on her sport, so we spend a little less time on jump rope specifics. However, Chari brings a lot to the table with fitness knowledge and mental strengthening, and she definitely delivers in this episode. We discuss a lot, including 7 hour workouts, using jump rope for volleyball training, the importance of recovery, pursuing progress vs perfection, and more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“You can retire from work, but you can never retire from working out” — Rachel JablowRachel Jablow (IG: @get_roped or www.getroped.com) coaches jump rope classes full time in Chicago, spreading the jump rope flow and helping her clients make some serious fitness gains. As she describes during our conversation, Rachel's drive to pick up a rope really started with utility. She wanted to get the most impactful workout done in the least amount. Of course, she was hooked after she started (as were the rest of us). We talk about this at length, and many other subjects, including advice for somebody starting a fitness class, changes in the fitness industry, dry needling muscle recovery, overcoming nervousness as a coach, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“Ever since I started doing weight training, it is so much easier for me to do quads [and] power-based movements. Cross-training is really important for competitive jumpers.” — Celina Furman Celina Furman (IG: @celina.rea) is a lifelong competitive and performance jump roper, with an extensive history in the sport. She also was a founding member of the A2 jump rope club at the University of Michigan. On top of that, Celina is also completing a PhD in Social Psychology.  Celina and I both have an incredibly specific and detailed approach jump rope training. We've both spent a large amount of time digging into the weeds of athletic programming, and come to the table with a similar mindsets. We get into many topics, including alignment corrections for young jumpers, pin trading at jump rope competitions, applying weight training programs to jump rope, favorites places to jump, and a lot more. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“I think creativity, like any other skill, is one that can be practiced” — Devin Meek Devin Meek (IG: @devin_meek_ YT: WeJumpRope) is an accomplished competitive jumper, best known for his phenomenal creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. He truly redefines how to use a jump rope, commonly referred to as the "King of Floaters" by many in the jump rope community. For those that are unfamiliar with Floater skills, we cover them at length in the episode. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation, including the impact of social networks on the jump rope world, stretching and warming up, how to cultivate and grow creativity, tips for better floaters, the most common reactions competitive jump ropers hear when they discuss their sport, and a whole lot more. Just a heads up that at about 45 minutes in, we get into the weeds about video editing and content creation. If that doesn't strike your fancy, feel free to fast forward a few minutes or so. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

“When you teach, you learn even more.” — Adrienn Banhegyi Adrienn Banhegyi (IG: @adriennbanhegyi_jump or www.adriennbanhegyi.com) is an incredibly polished jumper and knows how to put together difficult sequences and make them look easier than a single bounce. As you will hear, she has quite the extensive history with jump rope. With over 26 years of experience in the sport, Adrienn brings so much great insight and information to the table during this conversation. She has competed on an international level. She's done many large scale performances, including many TV spots and jobs with Cirque. And on top of this, she's worked as a personal trainer and has practiced several different fitness disciplines, including TRX, Bosu ball training, group classes and more. Needless to say, Adrienn shares a gold mine of jump rope knowledge, and I'm really excited all of you to absorb it. We cover all sorts of topics, including her research with coaching group jump rope classes, strengthening the mind with jump rope, coaching special needs children, her business Jump Plus World, and a whole lot more.  Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer,

"Jump rope is always something to be chasing, and it's always something to be proud of." — Nate K-GThis episode is different than usual! I answer a wide range of questions from previous podcasts guests and people from the jump rope community on Instagram. I dive into my thoughts and opinions on how to create a jump rope brand, if I plan on competing again, why I work at Rx Smart Gear, what my biggest challenge in jump rope has been, and a whole lot more!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

Two weeks before this episode originally aired, which was mid-June 2019, Mike Fry and I held a jump rope workshop in Los Angeles, California and had a whole bunch of local jumpers come out. It was an absolute blast, and at the end, we decided to test out a new live podcast format. So, in this episode we'll hear from several jumpers. We start with a brief interview with my friend Fausto, and then we transition into a round robin style of Q&A where anyone at the workshop can ask anyone else a question. This episode is shorter than usual, but we still get into some interesting topics about how boxers use jump ropes, what my favorite jump rope skill is, and what it feels like to win a world jump rope championship.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“We had the motto, ‘Practice Like You Compete.' […] It's so simple but it's not.” — Michelle Fongson Michelle Fongson (IG: @matellispanelli) is a world champion jump roper and one of my early jump rope mentors. Not only does she have extensive jump rope knowledge, but she also has a degree in kinesiology with a very detailed and rigorous understanding of body movement and function. Michelle has used this knowledge in all of her coaching, including working with CrossFit Athletes, a competitive jump rope team, and more. We dive into her coaching philosophy and get very detailed with the methods she's used to train her athletes for competition. In addition to this, we discuss mindset—specifically the thought process and mental reminders of training to win. There are many, many takeaways in this episode for anybody looking be more competitive and adjust the way they think during training.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

This episode is a little different than normal - it's a ‘bonus' episode with advice for competitive jump ropers. At the time this podcast is being released, the sport of jump rope is heading into peak competition season. This show features this week's interview guest Mike Fry, and next week's guest Michelle Fongson, and gathers some of their thoughts on how to prepare for competition, how to handle a bad run, things to remember during completion, and more. They definitely delivered, and I'm hoping this will serve as a resource for some of you that are competing in the next few weeks. Show notes can be found at www.natekg.com.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman, Michelle Fongson, and more.

“There's other things I'm interested in, but nothing has ever taken hold of every molecule of my being the way that jump rope has.” — Mike Fry Mike Fry (IG: @letsjumpla) is not only a world champion jump roper, but also a professional jump rope coach, a consistent driving force in our jump rope community, and one of my close friends. Mike and I have spent many, many hours discussing all things jump rope, and we were both extremely happy to put a piece of our conversation on tape and out into the world. We cover so many topics, including how to find inspiration for jump rope skills, what it was like to practice his team routine with the Heartbeats (which happens to be my favorite team routine ever), avoiding negative self-talk with clear goal setting, and a huge list of throwback videos, people, history, and all sorts of jump rope goodness.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman,

“Jump Rope is a tool. It's something that I would recommend to people who are in situations where they need an escape.” — Avery Ansah Avery Ansah, (IG: @the_ansah) is a former competitive jump roper, and is best known as the jump rope artist. He has a vast skill set, but is best known for his extremely intricate manipulation and wrapping combinations. Definitely stop by his Instagram page to check it out! We cover a lot of ground in this episode! We talk about how jump rope rewires a person's mindset, the struggles that every jumper faces learning new skills, how Avery's theology degree and faith has shaped his jump rope journey, the two factors that allow Avery to learn skills quickly, and so much more. We also take some time to discuss a darker portion of Avery's past, when he was using narcotics. He was kind enough to explain a bit of his experience and how jump rope was a significant positive force, helping him recorrect his decisions. I'm extremely appreciative for his willingness to be open, and I know you all will get a lot out of this entire conversation. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel,

“That's also something that's big in my coaching—learning to reward the effort and not necessarily the outcomes” —Susahnn Valente-Olsen Susahnn Valente-Olsen (IG: @thejumproper) is a multi-decade jump roper with  a wide breadth of knowledge. Not only is she well-versed in the world of competitive jump rope, but she also has a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management. She has spent quite a few years in the nonprofit world, doing fundraising, administration, program development and organizational culture. A large portion of this nonprofit work was spent with Playworks, a national nonprofit the believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. Her program provided safe and healthy play to students ranging from 5-15 years old. So when it comes to nonprofit work and coaching, Susahnn has a lot of experience to draw from. If you're new to competitive jump rope, this episode will give you a great perspective of the sport's culture through a coach's eyes. We talk about goal setting, women in the sport, increasing youth exercise through jump rope, adult jump rope learning, and a whole lot more. Susahnn brings many great coaching tips and techniques to the table, so you will be walking away with lots of tactical information to implement with your team or yourself. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai,

"Of course, once I fell in love with it, it became like a game. What new trick can I learn next?" —Declan McCarthy In this episode, I talk with Declan McCarthy, @decmcc10 on instagram. Declan is a truly amazing guy, and this was actually the first time we've spoken  live. We get into a lot of different topics, including the evolution of Dec's training style, the major we both started with at university, and his journey with OCD. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a multi-faceted condition, and Dec does a phenomenal job unpacking the different elements and explaining what it's like to live with OCD. It really envelops the mind, and I'm extremely grateful for his willingness to discuss the difficulties he's faced. I have so much respect for this guy! At one point, we discuss, given the opportunity, whether or not he would change everything he's gone through. His answer surprised me, and I think it might surprise you as well. Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson,

“[Jump Rope] is something that anybody can learn, but you can spend a lifetime trying to master.” — Chris Holmes Chris Holmes, (IG: @jumpropevideos, www.jumpropevideos.com) is a former jump rope world champion, and has been involved with the sport for over 30 years. He's performed and taught in 11 countries, and has won several championships at both national and worldwide competitions. Chris is currently a board member of the American Jump Rope Federation. Needless to say, Chris knows jump rope really well! During our conversation, we dive into so many great topics, including competition structure, notable jump ropers, the origin stories of many different jump skills, the current state of competitive jump rope, and so much more. Many of the skills we discuss are better visualized than heard, and you can find the hyperlinks in the show notes.Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, Dave Newman

"Each time I learned a new skill, there were more impossible things I could do with a rope that I never considered before." — Chris WalkerChris Walker is both a jump roper and personal trainer, focusing on utilizing the jump rope for the majority of his training with clients. I've followed Chris for a while now and he has such a passion for what he does - both as an athlete and coach. During my conversation with Chris, we cover a lot of ground, diving into his preferred workout method, an old hobby that we actually both share, and Chris' biggest life challenge—Autism. Chris was very kind in sharing his experience with autism openly, and brought up several really important perspective shifts. For those who are not familiar with the Autism spectrum, I encourage you to listen because Chris brings up many characteristics that, from the outside looking in, can seem subtle. Chris does a phenomenal job discussing his journey in an impactful, yet light manner. He will lift you up! Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, Nick Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Seth Ingram, Don Michael, Francis Feraren, Pakhung Jai, Dylan Plummer, Sharina Isabel, Alysia Mattson, 

“If there's ever a high to chase, it's the high that I get every time I am finished working out.” — Sonny SmithSonny Smith (IG: @the_unconventional_ropestress) describes herself as a ‘Jump Rope Enthusiast,' but she is far more than that. Not only does she have a variety of unique training tools and methods (the steel mace is my favorite), but she also discusses Mental Health and her own journey. She focuses on the positive impacts jump rope has on the mind, both from a biological and psychological perspective. She is undoubtedly one of the top leaders and pioneers in the jump rope space.  Sonny was also kind enough to share stories from her own life in our conversation, and I was truly impressed how gracefully she speaks about such serious topics. While anxiety and depression (among other mental health subjects) are often talked about in a very heavy and grave manner, Sonny approaches them with such optimistic passion and matter-of-factness.If you're not familiar with mental health topics, I would strongly encourage you to not shy away from listening because you will absolutely gain a new perspective from Sonny (without being emotionally stuffed to the brim). And for those who have faced, or are currently facing, any form of mental health challenge, Sonny will offer relatable experiences and a few of the small adjustments that made a huge impact for her. Also we have some solid laughs! Especially about Sonny's older sisters making her permanent turner for Double Dutch  when she was young. Which, if you've ever done double dutch, you know being a permanent turner is a huge bummer!Please enjoy!If you liked the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.Follow Nate:Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kgYouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKGFacebook: facebook.com/natekgPast guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs, Lee Reisig, Chris Holmes, Declan McCarthy, 

Steve and Jake sit down our friend and author Mike Fry while sampling a Ohio pick of Kentucky Spirit and smoking an Epoch from Nat Sherman. We discuss Mike's book, G.O.A.T Envy, and the topic of creativity. The conversation addresses being creative in all aspects of life and we answer some live questions. Sit down, pour a drink, light up, and join us in the garage.   Thank you to our sponsors Tinder Box at Easton, Altadis USA, and BS Cigar Company for the support and helping us make this happen.

Mike Fry, the recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award in 2009 and 2012. He worked as an executive in the computer software development field for 10 years until he discovered the need for animal shelter reform. He has spent approximately 20 years improving the lives of shelter animals. Listen in as he shares with us his perspective.      

Yes, the Jordan vs LeBron debate has been done to death, but it's been done poorly. Fans have been subjected to attempts to "win" the conversation for their side, without legitimate points being exchanged. This all changed when Mike Fry wrote his book, "G.O.A.T. Envy", in an attempt to bring facts and remove the myths. Has LeBron surpassed Jordan? Is he really a more complete player? How important are championships in this topic? All of these questions, and so many more, are covered in this weeks episode. Enjoy! Mike's book can be purchased via his website: www.goatenvybook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goat_envy/  

Discussion facilitated by Connor Philgreen and Joel Ormord. Speakers include John Peters, Vince Ream, Caleb McCarty and Mike Fry.

We had a hell of a weekend in Columbus, OH with our 6th Annual Smoking Tent Event!  Jake and Steve sit down with Mike Fry and Dustin Bovey and enjoy High West's Midwinter Night's Dram while smoking two different shapes of the same blend.  Asylum 13's Medulla Oblongata pairs quite nicely as we discuss adversity and obstacles in everyday life and more major life circumstances and how to move and grow.  We aren't quite recovered from the weekend and the drinks hit us harder than usual so please feel free to laugh with us as the episode evolves while we (Steve mainly, ha) feels the lack of sleep and whiskey take over!  Sit back, pour a drink, light up, and join us in the garage.

In our first podcast we discuss bourbon, cigars, and what we want out of this podcast with Mike Fry and Josh Porter. We discuss when and how to find balance with life, family, friends, bourbon, and cigars.

Today's show is about our relationship to animals and the medical and physical benefits of having them in your life. Five Animal QiGigong has been in existence for thousands of years. Master Chia speaks often of our connection with nature; Mike Fry goes deeper in to the issue and gives great advice. Mike fry is an animal advocate who teaches animal shelters how to end the killing of healthy, or treatable pets. Today he proves that some of us really are healthier with a little unconditional love. Discover More About Animal Rights  No Kill Learningand No Kill Nation Listen To Great Music With Dreamy Piano and Ethereal Vocal Harmonies Highlighting Taoist Transformational Poetry and Story Telling. Learn More About Master Mantak Chia Find Advanced Learning Materials, Books, Videos, and More On Sarina Stone's Website Discover The Healing Tao

Today's show is about the No-Kill movement that protects our pets. Once entered in an animal shelter, many pets are destroyed simply because the shelter has not yet enacted current “best practices”. Communities across the Unites States are changing that and Mike Fry, No-Kill Learning educator and activist tells all. Discover More About Animal Rights  No Kill Learningand No Kill Nation Listen To Great Music About The Mystic Chinese White Tiger Learn More About Master Mantak Chia Find Advanced Learning Materials, Books, Videos, and More On Sarina Stone's Website Discover The Healing Tao

Interview! Mike Fry, Founder and Senior Consultant at No Kill Learning “The killing that takes place is harmful and costly and damaging.” Mike was raised in a family of animal welfare activists who opened the first no-kill shelter in Minnesota in 1977. After working for Fortune 500 companies in the technology field, he decided to dedicate his shelter experience to end unnecessary euthanasia in local shelters. Mike hosts Just One Day every June 11th, which provides nationwide shelters and animal control organizations the educational opportunity to practice a no-kill philosophy for one trial day. Participants are invited to change their strategies by taking the no-kill pledge. Mike also discusses the negative repercussions of killing in shelters, from high volunteer turnover to questionable shelter ethics.   For more information, visit nokilllearning.net and justoneday.ws.

Jimmi Clarke, Jackie Kinney, Mike Fry

In his second Guest Mix on the H3LIUM Crew Podcast, Mike Fry brings down the House on our H3family with his funky techy nu disco style. Being influenced by the music of Cassius, Louis La Roche, Mylo and of course Daft Punk, it's no wonder that Mike found himself with a huge love for that disco sound. His monthly podcast 'Digital Adventures' is a reflection of this passion, hour long mixes ranging from Nu Disco to House with some Funk and classics thrown in for good measure. Mike has graced the decks at some of London's most loved night spots including Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Brixton Academy and The Egg. Add to that a number of the capitals best bars, boat party's and even a hand full of gigs overseas in the clubbing mecca that is Ibiza. As one half of 'We The Speakers', Mike explores a more deep/tech sound, but it's as a solo performer that the 'disco loving', 'funk fanatic' comes out to play…… Links: https://www.facebook.com/DjMikeFry https://soundcloud.com/mike-fry Tracklist: Attack Yourself! - Laser Flip (Bit Funk Remix) Andhim - Boy Boy Boy Marlon Hoffstadt & Dansson - Shake That Louis La Roche - Let Go Moullinex - Sunflare Lxury - J.A.W.S Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close Art Of Tones - Take Me Higher Mercury - Sweetness Luke Solomon - Say Something (Ashley Beedle Remix) Ninetoes - Finder (Lizzie Curious Remix) Mason - A Girl Like Me

NU DISCO! There, now that's out of the way I can begin to tell you a bit about Mike Fry (although you can can probably guess by that opening statement). Being influenced by the music of Cassius, Louis La Roche, Mylo and of course Daft Punk, it's no wonder that Mike found himself with a huge love for that disco sound. His monthly podcast 'Digital Adventures' is a reflection of this passion, hour long mixes ranging from Nu Disco to House with some Funk and classics thrown in for good measure. Mike has graced the decks at some of London's most loved night spots including Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Brixton Academy and The Egg. Add to that a number of the capitals best bars, boat party's and even a hand full of gigs overseas in the clubbing mecca that is Ibiza. As one half of 'We The Speakers', Mike explores a more deep/tech sound, but it's as a solo performer that the 'disco loving', 'funk fanatic' comes out to play…… Links: https://www.facebook.com/DjMikeFry http://mikefry.podomatic.com Tracklist: 1: Malente - The Law Is Wrong 2: Aniki - OMG 3: Louis La Roche - Gimme Gimme 4: Tensnake & Syron - Mainline 5: Moullinex - Let Your Feet (Do the Work) 6: The Other Tribe - Sing With Your Feet (Instrumental) 7: Just Kiddin - Zuprise 8: Will Monotone - Dem Mai Hoes (Edit) (Whirlpool Productions - Disco to Disco) (Acapella) 9: Louis La Roche - Me & Her 10: Rogerseventytwo - You Take Me Higher 11: Cassius - 99 12: Thomas Bangalter & Dj Falcon - Together (Fire Flowerz Remix) 13: Sadam Ant - Daft Funk (Joey Negro's Computer Funk) 14: Two Door Cinema Club - Sun (Alex Metric Remix)

Susan Daffron talks to Mike Fry from Animal Ark in Minnesota about a spayed female yellow Labrador retriever named Jasmine who is available for adoption. Jasmine is about 9 or 10 years old, so she's considered "mature" but she's ready for a lot more good times. Because she's an adult dog, you don't have to worry about issues like housebreaking. Jasmine is housetrained and even tells her humans when she needs to go out. She also already knows a lot of commands, including "sit," "lay," "shake," "spin," and "leave it." Like any retriever, Jasmine needs exercise, but if you can't always take long walks, you can tire her out by playing "fetch." More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Jasmine - A Lab with a Gray Muzzle, but a Warm Heart with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com